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Home My WebLink About6222 ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 2 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.36 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKING OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS WHEREAS, Chapter 10.36 establishes limitations on parking for some larger vehicles and trailers on City streets; and WHEREAS, the weight of larger vehicles and unattached trailers exceeds the safe capacity of the shoulder of several City streets. As a result of those larger vehicles and unattached trailers being parked on inadequate surfaces in City rights-of-way are being severely damaged; and WHEREAS, parking larger vehicles and trailers on some City streets interferes with sight distances, resulting in increased risk of vehicle collision; and , WHEREAS, until improvements are made to the shoulders of City streets that would allow larger vehicles and trailers to park there without causing damage, City staff recommends restricting parking to those areas that can safely bear the weight of larger vehicles, and prohibiting the parking of unattached trailers. WHEREAS, upon review of the current regulations, City staff recommends these changes to the City's code in order to protect the City's roadways, provide for clearer guidance to citizens and to allow for more effective enforcement; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 1 of 6 Section 1. That Section 10.36.020 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 10.36.020 Definitions. A. The definition of words and phrases contained in RCW 46.04.010 through 46.04.700, except 46.04.150 and 46.04.355, adopted by reference in Chapter 10.04 ACC, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the same meanings ascribed to the words and phrases therein. B. The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless where used the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary: 1. "Bicycle lane" means the portion of the travel way for the movement of bicycles. 2. "Commercial loading zone" means a designated portion of the street along the curb reserved for use in loading and unloading commodities, merchandise, produce, freight or animals by commercial vehicles only. 3. "Individual parking space" means a portion of the paved section of the street, of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a vehicle to be parked, as shall be specified and marked off by the street division of the city. 4. "Median lane" means a speed change lane within the median to accommodate left turning vehicles. 5. "Nonmetered parking zones" means portions of streets described and established by the city council as zones within which the parking of vehicles shall be controlled, regulated and inspected by the parking enforcement personnel of the city. 6. "Parking" means the standing of a vehicle upon a street, whether such vehicle is occupied or not, and whether such vehicle is accompanied or not, by an operator, for a period of time in excess of two minutes. 7. "Passenger loading zone" means a designated portion of the street along the cur6 reserved for use in loading and unloading passengers by passenger vehicles only. 8. "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular-type unit primarily desiqned for recreational camping or recreational travel use that (1) has its awn motive power, or (2) is mounted on or (3 is towed by another vehicle, whether attached or unattached to a towing vehicle. 9. "Residential neiqhborhood" s4ati--means an area where the maiority of property in the vicinity is used for residential purposes andlar is zoned for residential uses in the citv. 10. "Street" means and includes streets, avenues, ways, boulevards, drives, highways and all places, except alleys, open to the public for the use of vehicles. ~-911. "Traffic lane" means the portion of the traveled way for the movement of a single line of vehicles. Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 2 of 6 ~4-012. "Traveled way" means the portion of roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulder. (Ord. 5684 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.010.) Section 2. That section 10.36.190 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 10.36.190 Gommercial Vehicles . A. Except as provided for in this Section, no person may park any commercial vehicle, , , tp on any street, alley or public right-of-way i in the sCity; provided, AiF~.,-vly-aujanc n r+nrl r.n the sarmrre uirl~~e n-vf iho c~r~tra°.-~~°.-.i av , otheF than a properly peFrnitted herne GGGUpatien, • , B. Cammercial vehicle parking is permitted at the following locations: 1. D Street NW both sides between 44t Street NW and S 277th where practical; 2. 44t" Street NW south side west of D St NW and east of the Union Pacific RR right of way; 3. E. St. NE west side, between 23rd St NE and 26th St NE; 4. Lund Rd. SW east side, W. Main Street to end; 5. Directly adjacent to and on the same side af the street as prapertv on which a cammercial business, other than a properly permitted hame occupation, is lacated provided that the free flow of traffic is unobstructed. B. , , , , , Gity'S , miRer , nenresiden , Fesidentmal , . , C. Commercial vehicles may stop or park in other safe locations while in the process of actively loadinq unloading or providing services to residences or businesses in the immediate vicinity af where the vehicle wa-sis parked,- pf-e~, provided that the free flow of traffic is unobstructed. Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 3 of 6 ~ED. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs ~ shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when an nvnrsizor1 „r commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation. FE. The provisions of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles as defoned regulated by+n ACC 10.36.191. GF. ' pFovided, howeveF, tha This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any v`lnrsizorl ~r commercial vehicle on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6035 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6030 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5943 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5492 § 1, 2001.) ~ Section 3. That section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 10.36.191 Um*tafion Recreational vehicle -parking~er.Featien veh-i~sles-e A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle a° d°finnrl haroin „r a,,,, 4rnilor as rlefinorJ haroir+ on any street, alley or public right-of-way in any residential neighborhood in the city for more than 24 hours. €ei: #he-~urposes heFeE)f, "FesNdential " , "FeGFeatienal " means , , r • n " , B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of ~$a-9-a-250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when a recreational vehicle parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation. C. ' i , , This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any recreational vehicle or +;-on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6129 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6035 § 2, 2006.) Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Section 4. Chapter 10.36 of the Auburn City Code is amended by adding a new section, 10.36.192 "Trailers" as follows: 10.36.192 Trailers A. No unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall park within any City right-of-way. Provided, that an unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 20,000 pounds may park within any City right-of-way in a residential neighborhood in the City for up to 24 hours. B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction and each instance when an oversized or commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation. C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any trailer on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. Section 5. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 6. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 7. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 5 of 6 INTRODUCED: JAN 5 2009 PASSED: ,IAN 5 2009 APPROVED: JDN S 7009 CITY OF U URN _ PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ya~~ ~ Daniel B. Heid, City ttorr~ ey -S~-~ L ,C~~ss , ,q~~ G-F~ ~s Published: ~ Ordinance No. 6222 December 30, 2008 Page 6 of 6